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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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